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N970 DFC

1995 Hyundai Lantra

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

140,234 mi
Last recorded140,234 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Hyundai Lantra79,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN970 DFC
MakeHyundai
ModelLantra
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 140,234 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 140,224 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 114,627 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 114,627 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2010 94,810 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 94,535 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heavily corroded

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

Pass 14 Aug 2009 84,672 miles

body damage

o/s rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 13 Mar 2008 78,906 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 78,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 76,634 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 76,634 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 73,737 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 73,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

heatshield on exhaust front pipe corroded/rattling

offside front tyre bald on inner&outer edges

rattling noise from engine

How Reliable is the Hyundai Lantra?

Based on 134,580 MOT tests across 20,035 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
5,190
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
20,035
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,241
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,809
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,268
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,195
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,107
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N970 DFC is a 1995 Hyundai Lantra in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1995 Hyundai Lantra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 79,545 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Hyundai Lantra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,241 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N970 DFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai Lantra typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 31 years old, this Hyundai Lantra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N970 DFC is a 1995 Hyundai Lantra, first registered on 8 September 1995.

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